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The Manhattan Cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail

A classic Manhattan cocktail recipe made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters. This version uses Elijah Craig Rye and Antica Formula for a balanced, spirit forward cocktail with depth and structure.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Build time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

The Cocktail
  • 4,5 cl Rye Whiskey
  • 2 cl Red Vermouth
  • 1-2 dash Angostura Bitters
  • Ice Cubes
Garnish
  • 1 Maraschino cherry

Equipment

  • 1 Bar Spoon
  • 1 Stirring / Mixing glass
  • 1 Julep strainer
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Nick & Nora glass / coupe glass

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill your glass with ice or place it in a freezer. Remove ice before serving.
  2. Chill the stirring glass with ice cubes, then discard the water before building the cocktail.
  3. Rinse the maraschino cherry
Instructions
  1. Add rye whiskey, red vermouth and bitters to the stirring glass.
  2. Add more ice if necessary.
  3. Stir the cocktail for 20 to 25 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into the chilled Nick & Nora glass.
  5. Add the maraschino cherry to the glass and serve.